stairwell

Meanings

• noun

  A flight of stairs enclosed by walls or a structure surrounding and providing access to a vertical series of stairs.

  - "The stairwell was dark and narrow."
  - "He took the stairs instead of the elevator, using the handrail in the stairwell."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stairwell
pearl , whirl , twirl , girl , world

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Variants

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stairwell , stairwells

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Etymology

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Originally, a 'stairwell' was simply a 'well' or an open space around a staircase. The term evolved to include the enclosed space surrounding the stairs.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest stairwell in the world is located in the Mylarasan Temple in India, with a total of 610 steps.

2. In ancient Rome, stairwells were often called 'scalae' and were made of marble or stone.

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Related Concepts

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1. staircase: A series of steps for climbing from one level to another, often enclosed by walls or a structure.

2. landing: A platform or level between two flights of stairs.

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Culture

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Stairwells have been used as settings in literature and art, often representing transitions or journeys. For example, in the novel 'The Shining' by Stephen King, the stairwell is a symbol of isolation and descent into madness.

How to Memorize "stairwell"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine standing at the bottom of a stairwell, looking up at the stairs that lead to the next floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stairwell' with the image of a spiral staircase in a castle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stairs To Aid In Climbing Every Level' to remember the definition of a stairwell.

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